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New first-time buyers scheme

A new scheme to help first-time buyers get on the housing ladder is being launched. ITV's Tonight programme has been told Britain's housing market is facing a "perfect storm" with potential buyers and sellers left in limbo and prices flat lining

Housing market expected to strengthen

The housing market is expected to get stronger by the end of the year, according to a survey by estate agents. They are predicting a boost on the back of Government initiatives which should make mortgages more available. Expectation for future sales are at their highest level for two years.